A client asks the nurse, "My doctor said I need cardioversion for my dysrhythmia. Why can't I just take medication?" Which of the following should the nurse respond to this client?
1. "Antidysrhythmic medications have many side effects; cardioversion is considered safer.".
2. "Antidysrhythmic medications don't really work very well for most dysrhythmias.".
3. "Special diets are necessary with antidysrhythmic medications, and they are hard to follow.".
4. "There is a high risk of seizures when you take antidysrhythmic medications.".
1. "Antidysrhythmic medications have many side effects; cardioversion is considered safer.".
Rationale:
Antidysrhythmic medications can cause serious side effects and are normally reserved for clients with overt symptoms or for clients whose condition cannot be controlled by other means, such as cardioversion. Medications are effective for dysrhythmias; however they have many side effects. There is no need for a special diet when a client is taking an antidysrhythmic drug. Antidysrhythmic drugs do not commonly cause seizures.
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